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Crocher Family History

Crocher Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Crocker, Crochet, Croucher, Kocher, Rocker, Cocker, Richer, Roche

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Where is the Crocher family from?

You can see how Crocher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crocher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crocher families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Crocher families living in Berkshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Crocher's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Crocher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crocher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Crocher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Crocher. 100% of Crocher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Crocher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crocher census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 279 immigration records available for the last name Crocher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 224 military records available for the last name Crocher. For the veterans among your Crocher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crocher lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Crocher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Crocher in 1988 was 71, and 56 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Crocher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crocher ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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